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Recall for Jeep Wrangler 1997

Defect in AIR BAGS

Problem:
THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM) SOFTWARE CONTAINS AN ERROR WHICH CAN DELAY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH SITUATIONS.

Result:
DELAYED DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO FRONT SEAT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN A COLLISION.

Corrective action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ON THESE VEHICLES.

This potentially affects/affected 700 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:19960515.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC.

Beginning date of manufacturing: 19960101.

End date of manufacturing:19960201.